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Snowman,

Now I understand what happened. I have also had primers turn sideways like that but thankfully never had one go off like that. Given the position of that shell I really don't know why it set off the whole tube but guess it was just a fast chain reaction. Dillon will surely replace everything and you'll be back in business, albeit perhaps a bit tentative about starting again understandably. That, and other Dillons, are the best on the market and this was just a fluke.

The rifle you are using is darn good one. Many of my friends and I shoot really old original Win. and Marlins and one must be careful with any smokeless powder in that old steel which is why I asked.

Sorry this all happened but like I say, I think it was just a fluke and likely won't happen again. That forward stroke on the handle for primer seating needs to be slightly firm but not quick or overly hard..just enough to seat that primer in the cup. Did Dillon question you and give any in depth explanation or advice? Just curious cuz they are typically so knowledgable and responsible.